Julesburg in Sedgwick County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Old Julesburg
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011
1. Old Julesburg Marker
Property of the State of Colorado
Due North 1235 Feet is the Original Site of
Old Julesburg
named for Jules Beni, whose trading post was established at the "Upper Crossing" of the Platte prior to 1860, junction of Oregon and Overland Trails.
Pony Express Station, 1860-61.
Overland Stage Station, 1859-65.
Burned in Indian raid, Feb. 2, 1865.
Erected 1931 by the State Historical Society of Colorado, The Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation, Citizens of Sedgwick County Colorado. (Marker Number 19.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the History Colorado, and the Overland Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1865.
Location. 40° 56.329′ N, 102° 21.704′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. It is on County Road 28 6 miles west of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Julesburg CO 80737, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Plains. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Julesburg in Ashes (here, next to this marker); A Moving Story (here, next to this marker); Neither Rain Nor Sleet
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Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011
2. Old Julesburg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,753 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
